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Singing to Support Language Development

Music has a profound impact on our lives and often holds a special place in a child’s heart. Singing, in particular is a wonderful tool that has the ability to greatly contribute to a child’s language development. Below we will be exploring how singing can be a powerful ally in nurturing your child’s language abilities.

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Young Academics Educators as Role Models

We Are Family

One of the cornerstones of Young Academics’ philosophy is the belief that every child should feel at home when they step into our centres. This sentiment is not just a tagline – it’s a lived reality. The Young Academics team operates like a family, and this sense of kinship permeates every aspect of their work.

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What Is Mindfulness?

Tips & Tricks for Cultivating this Amazing Life Skill in Children and Enhancing Their Mental Focus

At Young Academics, we hold a deep commitment to laying the foundation for lifelong learning and holistic development in every child that comes through our doors. 

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Child Care Subsidy

Trying to work out the cost of childcare and what’s best for your family is all about getting the right advice where Young Academics can help you work out your options. The ins and outs of the Child Care Subsidy can be confusing, especially keeping up with all the changes, so here is everything you need to know.

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The Importance of Storytelling

How Storytelling Can Help Nurture Imagination  

In a world fueled by technology and digital entertainment, the age-old art of storytelling holds an invaluable place in shaping the development of your little ones. 

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Early childhood teachers share tips to boost pre-reading skills for Book Week

– Singing, clapping & sharing – not stressing – the secret to preschool reading success –

From learning to write their names to reading independently, there’s huge variation in children’s literacy skills in the lead-up to starting ‘big school’, and plenty of parental anxiety about what’s normal, what’s not, and how to help get your child off to a great start.

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Professional development through ECA’s Communities of Practice

ECA’s Communities of Practice (CoP) are a valuable resource for early  childhood professionals to boost their professional development. Here  Young Academic Early Learning Centre’s Aimee Mathai reflects on her  participation in an ECA CoP on STEM in Early Childhood, which resulted in  an Action Research Project (ARP) on how to implement STEM learning  across multiple services.

 

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